Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
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BobiTychynskiShimoda
Oakville, Canada402 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Nice place to stretch your legs on a road trip. We chose to stop in Santa Barbara at this park on our drive from San Diego to San Simeon. It was a nice park. Beautiful gardens and some nice large pretty trees. The ducks and turtles were neat too.
Written 5 June 2023
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trc08
Camarillo, CA39 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
Alice Keck park is a little gem located in the heart of Santa Barbara. I used to live on Micheltorena and could walk a couple blocks to the park. I would take a blanket, my music and some food to just chill. They have some markers near plants to identify their variety and there is also a printed guide. You will ducks, geese and turtles in the pond. It can be a very romantic place...I've seen prom goers to wedding parties in the park. The flowers and plants are beautiful and you can just enjoy the day sitting in the sun on the grass or a park bench seat. Free and worth every penny! :)
Written 3 March 2018
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Lara R
Chicago, IL15 contributions
Oct 2015 • Solo
After visiting Mission Santa Barbara, I opened Trip Advisor to see what else was in the area. This garden got great reviews so I decided to go and I'm so glad I did. There are a lot of little routes within the gardens, with tons of sound posts that recite information when you touch the button. October is usually a pretty dull month for flowering gardens but there was a lot blooming here. Cool trees with dozens of bright orchid-like flowers on them. Huge bushes with bright orange hibiscus-like blooms. A nice little lake with water lilies and ducks. I went to many places today but this one is a fave.
Written 11 October 2015
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SB_Walking_Tours
Santa Barbara, CA39 contributions
Jun 2021
Packed into this single square block are a plethora of excitements, especially for young children, dogs, and horticulturalists. Unique plant species abound, including trees from Australia, Africa, and Europe. There is a butterfly meadow that attracts monarchs, a running creek with stepping stones, and a massive Australian Fig tree that provides a shady area overlooking a duck pond with live turtles! There are multiple lawn spaces, and many benches in the shade, making for a parked alive with families having picknics on weekends.
Written 29 July 2021
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SuzyM
Austin, TX65 contributions
Jun 2021
A lovely park and garden to stroll in or have a picnic. Perfect for family gatherings or a quiet, contemplative moment. I was amazed at the plants.
Written 5 July 2021
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OutdoorSteve_2009
Hilo, HI15 contributions
Jun 2020 • Friends
This is such a wonderful spot in Santa Barbara! A great place to relax, play with the kids, see the ducks/turtles(definitely do not feed them – not good for them), or just relax on a couple different areas of beautiful lawn. You can find sections that are quiet or active.
One of my favorite picnic spots super close to downtown to go food.😄
Right across the street is a kids park with wood structures and toys for the more active children!.
One of my favorite picnic spots super close to downtown to go food.😄
Right across the street is a kids park with wood structures and toys for the more active children!.
Written 23 August 2020
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Diane G
Westlake Village30 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
After many years of driving by this park, we finally made it our destination this week for a picnic lunch. What a major disappointment; we left without eating after about 15-20 minutes of walking the grounds. I am appalled at the lack of care and attention evident everywhere we looked. Dead and dying lawns. Neglected plants and trees. Few benches. No tables. Overall impression is that the City does not care at all and makes no attempt to maintain this taxpayers' land. They are definitely a very poor custodian of what could be a downtown oasis.
Written 27 July 2019
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iramccown
Miami Gardens, FL97 contributions
Apr 2018
The diversity of native wild flowers make for a great panorama of lush colors and aromas from the numerous varieties that I was privileged to enjoy.
Written 4 March 2019
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Dianne V
Santa Barbara, CA96 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
This park was spared from development fortunately and is a green treasure, abundant with flowers and trees and pathways. The duck pond has just been cleaned up. Weekend family parties abound. NOt far from the city center and a great place to go to unwind.
Written 8 August 2018
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psychjudy
Los Angeles, California149 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
This is an amazing garden. It's quite small and easy to walk through and the materials they provide for garden planning are terrific.
Written 6 August 2018
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it's free and wonderful
Written 18 June 2018
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